City finance director to take new job out of state

The City of Columbia’s finance director is leaving to accept a new job out of state.

Michele Nix’s resignation will be effective Sept. 4, according to a news release from the city. She was hired in March 2016 and has overseen budgeting, city finances, the city treasury and the 55 employees in the city’s finance department.

City Manager Mike Matthes hasn’t yet chosen an interim finance director but is working to identify a candidate, according to the release. The city will conduct a nationwide search for a new director.